Creating a Performing Arts Destination at Liberty Station

Cygnet Theatre and NTC Foundation are partnering to transform historic former navy Building 178 at Liberty Station into a world-class performing arts venue for San Diego, creating a permanent home for Cygnet Theatre. Building 178 Performing Arts Center will include two state-of-the-art theatre spaces with spacious, ADA accessible seating, a rehearsal space, open air lobby, two elegant bars, three landscaped patios, ample restrooms, and parking. The venue will also provide jobs and training programs, encourage increased partnerships with under-resourced communities throughout the region, bring 50,000 theatre attendees each year to patronize nearby businesses, and provide space for numerous other performing arts organizations. With your support, we will reimagine Building 178 as a contemporary home for Cygnet Theatre that will foster live performance, elevate the arts in San Diego, and engage the entire community in an unparalleled cultural experience for generations to come.

THE IDEAL PARTNERSHIP

NTC Foundation was established in 2000 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to renovate 26 historic buildings at the former Naval Training Center into a significant destination for arts, culture, and creativity. Now the largest historic preservation and cultural project in San Diego county, ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station is a unique location filled with nearly 145 galleries, museums, artists, music groups, dance companies, makers, creators, and distinctive dining experiences.

Cygnet Theatre, founded in 2002, is a leading San Diego performing arts institution known for its close personal connection with its patrons and high-quality contemporary programming. Cygnet attracts a diverse audience of theatre lovers and has won more than 130 awards for theatre excellence. Cygnet’s engagement programs provide theatre access to under-served communities including students and military families, as well as professional opportunities to college students and emerging artists.

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The most recent capture of the exterior construction of The Joan!

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Building 178 Performing Arts Center, Inc. 501(c)(3)
Federal Tax ID: 85-1976211.